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nothing too out of the ordinary about this place. it gets the job done. has all the basic things that you'd expect out of a hostel. no complaints at all, but it just doesn't have that "wow" factor that some places have.

I stayed two nights in this hostel and it was okay. The staff is nice and helpful. The location is great, very close to the beach and restaurants.
Otherwise, the general atmosfere is cold, some decoration or some sofa in the entrance could be nice...More

I went to Che Lagarto in 2016 as part of a G-Adventures experience. I stayed here for two weekends in between living in a nearby favela.
I arrived alone in Rio but my luggage didn't! When I arrived at the hostel, they couldn't do enough...More

Backpackers will never regret about staying in this hostel. Good value, nice location, helpful and fun staff to help travelers with anything they may need, nice cold beers at the bar, perfect if you are traveling alone.

This hostel is nice because of the position: it's close to Copacabana and the metro line. There are a lot of things to eat for breakfast and the reception is nice! Rooms were clean, but the common washrooms were Always dirty.

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Hotel Amenities

HOTEL FEATURES

Pool

Free Internet

Bar/Lounge

Breakfast included

Air Conditioning

Non-Smoking Hotel

Beachfront

Room Service

Free Parking

Restaurant

Spa

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room

Room types

Non-Smoking Rooms

Hotel class

Star ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.

Star rating provided by Expedia.

Room types

Non-Smoking Rooms

Number of rooms

21

Price range

$10 - $80 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

Also Known As

Che Lagarto Hostel Copacabana Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Location

Brazil > State of Rio de Janeiro > Rio de Janeiro > Copacabana

Hotel class

Star ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.

Star rating provided by Expedia.

Room types

Non-Smoking Rooms

Number of rooms

21

Price range

$10 - $80 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

Also Known As

Che Lagarto Hostel Copacabana Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Location

Brazil > State of Rio de Janeiro > Rio de Janeiro > Copacabana

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Room & Suite (25)

Pool & Beach (6)

Dining (5)

Family and Play Areas (23)

Nearby

Copacabana

The rowdy Copacabana is one of the most traditionaland old areas from Rio de Janeiro. This neighbourhoodis a blend of Brazilian soul - crowded, rowdy andtraditional. This neighbourhood has a bit ofeverything: bars with music, pubs, street fairs,chaotic streets, and many shops. All these things andmore live side-by-side. There are options for allprice points and tastes. However, the most powerful

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draw in Copacabana is still the fantastic view of thecoast and the incredible beaches.